The NRL Magic Round is officially staying in Brisbane until the 2032 Olympics, bringing a massive economic boost to local businesses and the hospitality sector.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Tash Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how the major event drives hotel occupancy during a traditionally quiet month and helps the city prepare for the upcoming Games.

The NRL Magic Round is officially staying in Brisbane until the 2032 Olympics, bringing a massive economic boost to local businesses and the hospitality sector.
Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Tash Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how the major event drives hotel occupancy during a traditionally quiet month and helps the city prepare for the upcoming Games.

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Why Brisbane's Magic Round extension is a massive win for Queensland tourism

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Master Builders Queensland Deputy CEO Michael Hopkins joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the latest ABS figures, revealing a worrying 9% drop in multi-unit dwelling approvals despite the state's massive housing shortage.

He warned that recent federal budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, combined with severe worker shortages, will push the dream of 50,000 new homes a year further out of reach.

Master Builders Queensland Deputy CEO Michael Hopkins joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the latest ABS figures, revealing a worrying 9% drop in multi-unit dwelling approvals despite the state's massive housing shortage.
He warned that recent federal budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, combined with severe worker shortages, will push the dream of 50,000 new homes a year further out of reach.

Where are the tradies? The fight to find 19,000 construction workers in Queensland

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Queensland Women's Maroons coach Nathan Cross joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the team's must-win Game Two State of Origin clash at Suncorp Stadium.

He highlighted strategic team changes, the impact of wet weather, and why the absence of the NRL's "six again" rule makes for a better, tougher game of rugby league.

Queensland Women's Maroons coach Nathan Cross joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the team's must-win Game Two State of Origin clash at Suncorp Stadium.
He highlighted strategic team changes, the impact of wet weather, and why the absence of the NRL's "six again" rule makes for a better, tougher game of rugby league.

Do or die: Maroons prep for must-win Origin game two at Suncorp

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Why Brisbane's Magic Round extension is a massive win for Queensland tourism

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